Wow. What a blast we have had since Wednesday afternoon…..it is Saturday night 10:45 pm, and we are wiped out! It is the last night of camp, and I just found the wi-fi!!!! We leave for Siem Reap in the morning to stay thru Thursday. We have really enjoyed getting to know all the kids (100 of them!) while here, and building relationships with the PCL Cambodia staff. It is so humbling to see their love and boldness for Christianity in their worship and prayer.
Coming from a predominately Buddhist culture, it is a big deal for them to accept Christ and follow Him. They speak about their strong Buddhist families and how they are the outcasts because they have chosen Christianity.
Hearing prayers in Khymer and English at the same time is also an awesome event!
We had another team join us from South Carolina and it even included another Lee alum, Chris Hamilton Class of 1990! Really such a small world. They have been entertaining us all with their “Thriller” dance and various drama performances! Videos to come soon.
Us “westerners” have really learned our share of the Cambodian culture, too. From traditional Khymer dances to phrases (Hakun means “thank you”), we feel like we are really a part of their family. They have embraced us so well and are sad that we have to leave tomorrow. We are, too.
I can’t say that I wll miss the food…but I will definitely miss the kids.
Talk tomorrow,
Mitzi
